Notice2022-24999
Request for Information; Sustainability of Microgravity R&D During and Beyond ISS Transition
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Published
November 17, 2022
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Science and Technology Policy Office
Abstract
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) requests input to help inform the development of a National Strategy for Microgravity Research and Development (R&D) to ensure sustainability of space-based research during and beyond microgravity platform transition--from the International Space Station (ISS) to future commercial platforms. This particular request seeks information regarding the future vision of a robust research ecosystem in low-earth orbit (LEO) and the role of the U.S. government in enabling that future.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 221 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24999]
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OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Request for Information; Sustainability of Microgravity R&D
During and Beyond ISS Transition
AGENCY: Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
ACTION: Notice of Request for Information.
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SUMMARY: The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
requests input to help inform the development of a National Strategy
for Microgravity Research and Development (R&D) to ensure
sustainability of space-based research during and beyond microgravity
platform transition--from the International Space Station (ISS) to
future commercial platforms. This particular request seeks information
regarding the future vision of a robust research ecosystem in low-earth
orbit (LEO) and the role of the U.S. government in enabling that
future.
DATES: Interested persons and organizations are invited to submit
comments on or before 5:00 p.m. ET, December 2, 2022 to be considered.
ADDRESSES: Due to time constraints, mailed paper submissions will not
be accepted, and electronic submissions received after the deadline may
not be taken into consideration. You may submit comments by email:
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ae7e3e9f8e5edf8ebfce3fef3cae5f9fefaa4efe5faa4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2b46424859444c594a5d425f526b44585f5b054e445b054c445d">[email protected]</span></a>, include Microgravity RFI
in the subject line of the message.
Instructions: Response to this RFI is voluntary. Email submissions
should be machine-readable [PDF, Word] and should not be copy-
protected. Respondents need not reply to all questions listed. Each
individual or institution is requested to submit only one response, in
English. Electronic responses must be provided as attachments to an
email. It is recommended that attachments with file sizes exceeding
25MB be compressed (i.e., zipped) to ensure message delivery. Please
identify your answers by responding to a specific question or topic if
possible. Respondents may answer as many or as few questions as they
wish. Comments of seven pages or fewer (2,500 words) are requested;
longer responses will not be considered. Responses should include the
name of the person(s) or organization(s) filing the response.
Information obtained from this RFI may be used by the Government on
a non-attribution basis for planning and strategy development. OSTP
will not respond to individual submissions. A response to this RFI will
not be viewed as a binding commitment to develop or pursue the project
or ideas discussed. This RFI is not accepting applications for
financial assistance or financial incentives.
Responses containing references, studies, research, and other
empirical data that are not widely published should include copies of
or electronic links to the referenced materials. Responses containing
profanity, vulgarity, threats, or other inappropriate language or
content will not be considered.
Comments submitted in response to this notice are subject to the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Responses to this RFI may be posted
without change online. OSTP therefore requests that no proprietary
information, copyrighted information, or personally identifiable
information be submitted in response to this RFI. Please note that the
United States Government will not pay for response preparation, or for
the use of any information contained in a response.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ezinne Uzo-Okoro; tel: 202-456-4444.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6617, OSTP is
soliciting public input through an RFI to obtain feedback from a wide
variety of stakeholders, including individuals, industry, academia,
research laboratories, nonprofits, and think tanks. OSTP is
specifically interested in public input to inform the development and
release of a national strategy to ensure sustainability of space-based
research in the decades to come. For the purpose of this RFI,
microgravity R&D refers to any research or experimental development
activities in LEO that leverage the unique environment of space,
including altered gravity, thermal extremes, radiation,
micrometeoroids, and the vacuum environment. OSTP seeks response to any
or all of the following questions:
1. What should be the United States' vision for the future of
microgravity research?
2. What should be the long-term microgravity research goals for
U.S. presence in LEO?
3. What are the top critical research, development, or operational
needs required to ensure a smooth transition between the International
Space Station and future commercial LEO microgravity platforms and
realize the ideal future of microgravity research?
4. What would be the most effective role of the U.S. government to
ensure sustained LEO microgravity R&D following the retirement of the
ISS?
5. Should the U.S. government continue to sponsor a national lab in
LEO after ISS transition? If so, what would be the best model(s) for a
LEO national lab?
Dated: November 10, 2022.
Rachel Wallace,
Deputy General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2022-24999 Filed 11-16-22; 8:45 am]
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